Topical revision checklist for Pearson Edexcel UK GCSE (9–1) Mathematics — specification 1MA1. Track confidence for each topic and sub-topic; aligned to 2026 specification headings. Rate your confidence (1–5) for each specification topic.
| Topic | Sub-topic | Resources | Confidence (1–5) | Last reviewed | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Number | Structure and calculation; order of operations | ||||
| 1. Number | Prime factors; HCF and LCM | ||||
| 1. Number | Indices and roots; powers of 10; standard form | ||||
| 1. Number | Rounding, estimation, and checking answers | ||||
| 1. Number | Fractions and mixed numbers; four operations | ||||
| 1. Number | Fractions, decimals, percentages; ordering | ||||
| 1. Number | Percentages: of amounts, increase/decrease, reverse % | ||||
| 1. Number | Error intervals; bounds (Higher) | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Notation; substitution; expanding and factorising | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Linear equations; equations with unknowns on both sides | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Simultaneous equations (linear and quadratic Higher) | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Quadratics: factorising, completing the square, formula (Higher) | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Linear and quadratic inequalities; regions on graphs (Higher) | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Sequences: nth term linear and quadratic (Higher) | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Straight-line graphs; y = mx + c; parallel and perpendicular (Higher) | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Quadratic, cubic, reciprocal graphs; roots and turning points | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Real-life graphs and rate of change from graphs | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Direct and inverse proportion: y = kx, y = k/x | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Functions: notation, composite, inverse (Higher) | ||||
| 2. Algebra | Transformations of graphs (Higher) | ||||
| 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change | Simplify and divide in a ratio; best buys | ||||
| 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change | Ratio and fractions; 1:n notation | ||||
| 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change | Ratio problems in context | ||||
| 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change | Compound measures: speed, density, pressure | ||||
| 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change | Compound interest and growth/decay; iterative processes (Higher) | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Angles: parallel lines, polygons, bearings | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Constructions with ruler and compasses | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Loci (Higher) | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Circle theorems (Higher) | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Pythagoras in 2D and 3D (Higher) | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Trigonometry: sin, cos, tan; sine/cosine rules (Higher) | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Area and perimeter: compound shapes | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Surface area and volume: prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres (Higher) | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Similarity: length, area, volume scale factors | ||||
| 4. Geometry and measures | Vectors: notation, addition, problems (Higher) | ||||
| 5. Probability | Experimental and theoretical probability | ||||
| 5. Probability | Sample space diagrams | ||||
| 5. Probability | Addition and multiplication rules | ||||
| 5. Probability | Tree diagrams for two or more events | ||||
| 5. Probability | Independent and dependent events | ||||
| 5. Probability | Venn diagrams (Higher) | ||||
| 5. Probability | Conditional probability (Higher) | ||||
| 6. Statistics | Sampling and data types | ||||
| 6. Statistics | Charts: bar, pie, histograms, cumulative frequency | ||||
| 6. Statistics | Mean, median, mode; range and IQR; box plots (Higher) | ||||
| 6. Statistics | Comparing distributions | ||||
| 6. Statistics | Scatter diagrams; correlation; line of best fit | ||||
| 6. Statistics | Time series (introductory) | ||||
| 7. Problem solving and reasoning | Breaking down multi-step problems | ||||
| 7. Problem solving and reasoning | Choosing and explaining methods | ||||
| 7. Problem solving and reasoning | Checking reasonableness of answers | ||||
| 7. Problem solving and reasoning | Communicating reasoning in words (where required) |
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